Poltergeist (PG-13 for intense horror fare, mild profanity
and suggestive material) Remake of the 1982, haunted house horror classic about
the abduction of a little girl (Kennedi Clements) whose family is being
terrorized by malevolent spirits. Starring Sam Rockwell, Rosemarie DeWitt and
Jarred Harris.

Tomorrowland (PG for brief profanity, mature themes, action,
violence and scenes of peril) Sci-fi adventure about a precocious teen (Britt
Robertson) and a jaded genius (George Clooney) who embark on a dangerous
mission to a faraway place in another dimension. With Hugh Laurie, Kathryn
Hahn, Keegan-Michael Key and Tim McGraw.

INDEPENDENT & FOREIGN FILMS

Aloft (R for profanity and sexuality) Tale of redemption
about a journalist (Melanie Laurent) who orchestrates the reunion of a renowned
artist/healer (Jennifer Connelly) with the son (Cillian Murphy) she’d abandoned
20 years earlier. Support cast includes Oona Chaplin, Ian Tracey and Peter
McRobbie.

(Dis)Honesty (Unrated) Truth-telling is the subject of this
documentary exploring the toll that lying takes on us, both individually and
collectively, as a society.

The Farewell Party (Unrated) Dark comedy, set in Jerusalem, revolving
around the compassionate friends of a terminally-ill retiree (Shmuel Wolf) who
build a self-euthanasia machine for him and other residents of their old folks
home. With Ze’ev Revach, Levan Finkelshtein and Ruth Geller. (In Hebrew with
subtitles)

Gueros (Unrated) Social satire about a troubled teen
(Sebastian Aguirre) sent by his overwhelmed mother to live with his big brother
(Tenoch Huerta) attending college in Mexico City. Featuring Ilse Salas,
Leonardo Ortiz Gris and Raul Briones. (In Spanish with subtitles)

Love at First Fight (Unrated) Romantic romp revolving around
a conventional carpenter (Kevin Azais) who falls head-over-heels for a paranoid
survivalist (Adele Haenel) preparing for Armageddon. With Antoine Laurent,
Brigitte Rouan and William Lebghil. (In French with subtitles)

The Rumperbutts (Unrated) Marital crisis comedy about a
miserable couple (Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel) whose relationship is on the
rocks despite sharing phenomenal success performing as a musical duo on a
children’s TV show. Support cast includes Josh Brener, Vanessa Ray and Arian
Moayed.

Seeds of Time (Unrated) Eco-documentary chronicling
conservationist Cary Fowler’s campaign to protect the eroding foundation of
humanity’s food supply in the face of rapid climate change.

Sunshine Superman (PG for mature themes, smoking, brief
profanity and a nude image) Breathtaking biopic chronicling the exploits of
thrill-seeker Carl Boenish (1941-1984), the late freefall cinematographer
generally recognized as the father of the B.A.S.E.
(Building/Antenna/Span/Earth) jumping movement.

When Marnie Was There (PG for smoking and mature themes)
Animated adaptation of Joan G. Robinson’s children’s novel of the same name
about a sickly foster child (Sara Takasuki) sent to the seacoast to recuperate
who finds herself befriended by a mysterious girl (Kasumi Arimura) she meets
while wading in the marshes. Voice cast includes Nanako Matsushima, Susumu
Terajima and Toshie Negishi. (In Japanese with subtitles)

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